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On a sheet begun at Cannes, 15 April 1868. Lear is miserable in Cannes and decided to leave. Since he could not go to Palestine as planned, he went to Corsica to paint. However, wet weather and fever make him think of returning to Nice and England.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32a_09

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, April 25, 1875.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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Has failed to reply to her because of his eyesight and guests. Has seen Oliver Jones, Lord Digby and Lord Wyatt. Failed earlier to congratulate her daughter, Margaret Richmond, on the birth of a son. Is preparing landscape sketches for both Lord and Lady Aberdare. Plans another for Lord Aberdare. Expects to be in London in June. Requires a big room to exhibit his paintings. His servant's wife has died.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32b_14

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, December 24, 1870.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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Mrs. W. Napier has not come. Refers to recent publication of his Nonsense Songs and Stories. His new rooms are too wet to occupy. The war has made it difficult to sell paintings. Becomes increasingly indifferent as he grows older. Asks after Mrs. W. Beadon, her children and others.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32a_11

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, February 13, 1875.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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He has returned from India. Hears that she has twin grandchildren. Will begin a painting for her.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32b_13

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, February 26, 1877.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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Is glad that Lord Aberdare was not seriously hurt. Received General, Mrs. and Miss McMurdo last Thursday. His servant George is very ill. Would Lord Aberdare be willing to make an advanced payment on his painting?

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32b_17

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, January 10, 1865.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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Is reading a biography of her father, William Napier. Wishes to read Napier's account of the Peninsular War and other writings. Asks after her uncle, who wrote a history of Florence. Has walked to Genoa and back preparing drawings. Asks after Mrs. W. F. Beadon and child. Objects to social swells at Nice.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32a_04

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, November 25, 1868.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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About Henry Bruce's loss of an election for Parliament. Will finish 50 drawings in three more days.

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FSU_Lear_MSS_1978_32a_10

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Letter from Edward Lear to Nora Bruce, October 7, 1877.

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Lear, Edward, 1812-1888, Bruce, Nora Creina Blanche Napier

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Wishes to hear from them and to know how they like the Kinchinjunga. Speaks of his new servant's comical diction. Sends copies of his new list of paintings (not present). Has visited his old servant at Corfu.